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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.71, 65.52 and 15.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.71, 65.52 and 15.21 is: 22.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.71 : 65.52 = 15.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.71/65.52 = 15.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.71x = 65.52 × 15.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.71x = 996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996.56/43.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.80

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